Extractor Types
Introduction
Extractors are specialized tools and methodologies used in the Extended Matrix framework to derive qualia (properties) from source documents. Each extractor type is designed for specific kinds of analysis and has defined accuracy levels, validation requirements, and reliability factors.
Note
The structured version of the extractors is available in JSON format at EM Blender Tools - Extractor Types JSON.
Physical Measurement Extractors
- Getty AAT:
- CIDOC CRM:
Activity:
E16_Measurement, Result:E54_Dimension
Methods for extracting dimensional data from various documents:
- 3D Model Analysis
Source documents: 3D scans, photogrammetric models, CAD models
Target qualia: height, width, depth, diameter, volume
- Tools:
3D software
Measurement tools
- Reliability factors:
Model resolution
Registration quality
Point cloud density
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 5 samples
- Technical Drawing Analysis
Source documents: architectural drawings, survey drawings, construction plans
Target qualia: height, width, depth, diameter
- Tools:
CAD software
Digital measurement tools
- Reliability factors:
Drawing accuracy
Scale reliability
Detail level
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 3 samples
Material Analysis Extractors
- Getty AAT:
- CIDOC CRM:
Activity:
E7_Activity, Procedure:E29_Design_or_Procedure
- Photographic Analysis
Source documents: photographs, microscope images, spectral images
Target qualia: material type, surface treatment, conservation state
- Tools:
Image analysis software
Comparative databases
- Reliability factors:
Image quality
Lighting conditions
Camera calibration
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 3 samples
- Laboratory Report Analysis
Source documents: material analysis reports, scientific studies, test results
Target qualia: material composition, physical properties, chemical properties
- Tools:
Scientific databases
Analysis protocols
- Reliability factors:
Lab credibility
Methodology soundness
Sample representativeness
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 1 sample
Temporal Analysis Extractors
- Getty AAT:
- CIDOC CRM:
Activity:
E13_Attribute_Assignment, Result:E52_Time-Span
- Archival Document Analysis
Source documents: historical documents, archival records, historical maps
Target qualia: construction date, modification date, historical phase
- Tools:
Archival databases
Document analysis software
- Reliability factors:
Document authenticity
Source reliability
Contextual consistency
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 2 samples
- Scientific Dating Analysis
Source documents: laboratory reports, dating certificates, analysis results
Target qualia: absolute date, date range, chronological phase
- Tools:
Dating databases
Calibration software
- Reliability factors:
Method reliability
Sample quality
Contextual association
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 1 sample
Functional Analysis Extractors
- Getty AAT:
- CIDOC CRM:
Activity:
E13_Attribute_Assignment, Result:E55_Type
- Architectural Analysis
Source documents: architectural plans, technical reports, building surveys
Target qualia: spatial organization, circulation pattern, structural role
- Tools:
Architectural software
Spatial analysis tools
- Reliability factors:
Documentation completeness
Architectural expertise
Contextual understanding
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 3 samples
- Use Pattern Analysis
Source documents: historical accounts, ethnographic studies, user documentation
Target qualia: primary function, secondary functions, use evolution
- Tools:
Comparative databases
Pattern analysis software
- Reliability factors:
Source reliability
Temporal coverage
Cultural context
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 5 samples
Cultural Analysis Extractors
- Getty AAT:
- CIDOC CRM:
Activity:
E13_Attribute_Assignment, Result:E28_Conceptual_Object
- Iconographic Analysis
Source documents: photographs, drawings, historical illustrations
Target qualia: symbolic meaning, artistic style, iconographic program
- Tools:
Iconographic databases
Comparative catalogs
- Reliability factors:
Expert knowledge
Comparative material
Cultural context
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 3 samples
- Historical Context Analysis
Source documents: historical texts, period documents, contemporary accounts
Target qualia: cultural significance, historical context, social value
- Tools:
Historical databases
Context analysis software
- Reliability factors:
Source credibility
Contextual understanding
Historiographical consensus
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 5 samples
Conservation Analysis Extractors
- Getty AAT:
- CIDOC CRM:
Activity:
E14_Condition_Assessment, Result:E3_Condition_State- CEN 16096:
Condition Assessment Level 1, Visual survey
- Condition Report Analysis
Source documents: condition reports, conservation surveys, monitoring records
Target qualia: conservation state, degradation patterns, intervention needs
- Tools:
Condition assessment software
Documentation databases
- Reliability factors:
Report completeness
Assessor expertise
Temporal coverage
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 1 sample
- Intervention History Analysis
Source documents: restoration reports, intervention documentation, maintenance records
Target qualia: previous interventions, treatment effectiveness, maintenance needs
- Tools:
Conservation databases
Intervention tracking software
- Reliability factors:
Documentation quality
Intervention documentation
Follow-up records
- Validation requirements:
Peer review required
Cross verification required
Minimum 2 samples
Note
All extractors require peer review and cross verification to ensure reliability and accuracy of the extracted information. The minimum number of samples varies based on the extractor type and its specific requirements.